Assignment task: Answer the following questions in 1-2 complete sentences with good grammar.
1. Which soil type was the most porous? Why?
2. Which soil type was the least porous? Why?
3. Do high percentages of sand particles contribute to high porosity or low porosity soil?
4. It has been said the loam which includes a mixture of sand, silt, and clay sediments is the best soil type for growing plants. Based on what you have learned about porosity, permeability, and capillary action, why would loam be an ideal soil for growing plants? State your answer in 2-3 complete sentences. (You may conduct outside research to answer this question, but be sure to include the source of your information if you do research this topic.)